The EU creates an exchange program for officials specialized in animal and goods controls at borders
11 May 2026
Effective: 08 May 2026
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Who is affected:
Veterinary and border control authorities of the EU Member States
Summary
The European Commission establishes a program for officials from different EU countries to exchange experiences on official controls of animals and imported products. It aims to improve coordination and uniformity of inspections throughout the Union.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Implementing Decision 2026/1023 formally creates a personnel exchange program between the competent authorities of the Member States regarding official controls of animals and goods entering the EU. The objective is to harmonize border inspection procedures, reduce divergences between countries and improve the technica…
Full official title
OJ:L_202601023: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1023 de la Comisión, de 8 de mayo de 2026, por la que se crea un programa de intercambio de personal de las autoridades competentes de los Estados miembros con conocimientos sobre los controles oficiales de los animales y las mercancías que se introducen en la Unión